Prostitute (1980)
The tale of two women: Sandra, an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and Louise, her social worker friend, who is fighting to change the antiquated and hypocritical prostitution laws. As both strive to achieve their goals, a cold dose of reality dashes their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are unmasked.
Director: Tony Garnett
![]() |
Kate Crutchley as Louise |
![]() |
Eleanor Forsythe as Sandra |
![]() |
Kim Lockett as Jean |
![]() |
Nancy Samuels as Rose |
![]() |
Richard Mangan as David Selby |
![]() |
Phyllis Hickson as Rose's Mother |
![]() |
Gillian Hawser as Jackie |
![]() |
Joseph Senior as Joseph |
![]() |
Carol Palmer as Carol |
![]() |
Ann Whittaker as Amanda |
![]() |
Paul Arlington as Mr Hanson |
![]() |
Pat Manning as Mr Hickson |
![]() |
Brigid Mackay as Mrs T |
![]() |
Barbara Roslyn as Girl on Sofa |
![]() |
Jackie Thompson as Girl on Sofa |
![]() |
Philippa Williams as Linda |
![]() |
Colin Hindley as Griff |
![]() |
Count Prince Miller as Winston |
![]() |
Howard Dickenson as Martin |
![]() |
Heather Barrett as Social Services Team |
![]() |
Kim Durham as Social Services Team |
![]() |
Mary Newell as Social Services Team |
![]() |
Vincent Osborne as Social Services Team |
![]() |
Terry Pearson as Terry |
![]() |
Paul Moriarty as London Detective |
![]() |
Lloyd McGuire as Birmingham Vice Squad |
![]() |
David Landberg as Birmingham Vice Squad |
![]() |
Ysanne Churchman as Magistrate |
![]() |
Bill Boazman as Magistrate |
| Directing | Tony Garnett | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Monica Howe | Costume Design |
| Camera | Diane Tammes | Camera Operator |
| Production | Tony Garnett | Producer |
| Camera | Charles Stewart | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Tony Garnett | Writer |
| Editing | Bill Shapter | Editor |